Built in 1867, originally as a deterrent to Napoleon III, Polhawn Fort was designed with strength, security and longevity in mind. The threat of a hostile landing on Whitsand Bay was over before the build was complete, so the Fort has never seen battle. Since then, the building has been reimagined as a private home, guest house, hotel and wedding venue.

A family owned and managed venue, Polhawn Fort’s approach is friendly and free-spirited. We believe weddings and events should be fun and a true expression of yourself. That’s why we try to keep rules and restrictions to a minimum, allowing you to use the space as you wish.

There’s nowhere more memorable for a wedding than Polhawn Fort. The historical Fort overlooking Cornwall’s dramatic coastline provides a truly unique setting throughout the seasons.

Available for exclusive hire midweek or over the weekend (for up to 16 guests and a further 8 guests can be accommodated on request), our venue’s indoor and outdoor spaces are all yours for the entire time that you are here with us. We offer you complete freedom to create a wedding that’s personal to you, while having our experienced in-house team by your side.

We’re fully licensed for civil weddings, alcohol and entertainment and health & safety. While we don’t provide staff as standard, there are people available at additional cost to provide assistance in organising your event.

We’ve been more or less fully booked for the last 20 years and rarely have an empty weekend. This means that if you want to visit, it will need to be on one of our changeover days, which are Fridays and Mondays, with visiting hours between 1.30pm and finishing at 3.50pm.

After booking you are welcome to come as often as you wish and to meet suppliers at the Fort, though please bear in mind that our main task during these times is showing round new and potential customers.